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Mold in House....
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on July 25, 2010
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Needing some good advice from Mom's that have had mold in there homes. We just put in $30,000.00 to a home we inherited about a year ago, updating & improving it to mo...
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- It would be WISE of you to move out and into a relatives home while the mold fix is going on. Once mold gets inside you body, lungs, sinus, etc, it is hard as hell to ...
- My best friend had a mold nightmare in one of her homes in FL. She had a weeny teeny little drip on one wall in her basement and it cost her a BOATLOAD of money to ha...
- Hi D.. I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. You really have no choice other than do mold remediation. It is a serious health issue, plus, it will just grow a...
Water Leaking into Basement
Asked by B.F. from Chicago
on September 3, 2010
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Hi all
We have a split level house. Under the main floor is a crawlspace and there is also a basement that is half underground. There are stairs outside that lead dow...
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- If you want a professional opinion, just call a plumber. This is exactly what they deal with. We have a sump that has caused us several problems over the years, so now...
- Most sump pumps do have a battery back up that is built in. Our house uses a sump pump and we've never had water in our basement, ever, so I don't think it's part of ...
- Not everyone in the midwest will have flooding issues. I grew up in Chicago and remember maybe 2 times, the worst flood was actually when the hot water tank broke and...
Would You Survive?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 1, 2011
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I feel like I'm living Oregon Trail... waiting for mail via Pony Express... stupid hurricane!
I have, however, grown a LOT through this. I used to whine to myself w...
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- I live in the South - we had Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and before that I lived through several hurricanes that left us without power, etc. for anywhere from two days ...
- I used to do it every winter when I was a kid. I lived on a farming island far from the city. Every winter we would experience floods/high winds/heavy rains/freezes ...
- No - you didn't get hit harder than most! Take a look at all the flooding in NC and also further up north. Some people even had tornadoes. Many of these people lost...
Attn: All [Computer-Savy] Math Teachers
Asked by C.T. from New York
on October 30, 2011
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My Mom is getting a new lap-top. She is a school math teacher and she keeps talking to my Dad about using her laptop to "draw graphs". Is this a computer program that...
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- Well...you can use data already entered in Excel & use graph wizard to do various options of charts/graphs for the selected data...do you think that's what she means? ...
- I could help some more if I knew what level she was teaching, but for lower level stuff, there are some good programs out there that are test/worksheet generators that...
- Look at Visio. I have been using it for years. Do not need anything special just your computer and mouse.
Need Suggestions on a 1St Bday Party Location Between Alsip and Lockport
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on August 27, 2008
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I am helping my sister plan my nephew's 1 year birthday party. His bithday is Sept. 19th, so we are cutting it close. Neither one of us have a large enough house, so...
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- Hi my name is E. and I own Angelic Event Planning I would be happy to help you and your sister get togeter a 1st birthday party. For the forest perserves you would ne...
- HI--There is a forest preserve at 104th avenue and Rt. 83. I pass by there on the weekends and see that families have used it and I have seen several jumpies set up th...
- There is a great park with pavilion/fireplace/BBQ grills/rest rooms in Frankfort. I don't have the number, but the location is 80th Ave, just north of St. Francis Roa...
Looking for a Good Air Purifier!
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on June 8, 2008
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I am looking for a good air purifier that will eliminate odor and the after smell of smoke from the air. I have been reading all sorts of things about air purifiers wi...
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- We have the IQ Air, supposedly the best and I can't disagree. It's made in Switzerland and used widely in Hong Kong and China. We actually live in Hong Kong so I can t...
- We bought a three pack of air cleaners from Sams Club by Hunter.(I think). Any how it comes with one that is suppossed to do a standard floor in your home and two room...
- K., This isn't so much about an air purifier but about the smell of cigarette smoke. My husband has a very good friend who comes over and occasionally smokes in o...
Need a Good Ear Thermometer
Asked by C.B. from Indianapolis
on November 3, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm looking for an accurate ear thermometer to use for my kids. Anyone know of a good brand that gives an accurate reading of the body temp that is quick? ...
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- I have never had a good experience with these. I wouldn't waste the money on it - stick to a good underarm/rectal, I love my vick's speed read - they are cheap and wh...
- I have been told over and over by several different doctors that all the commercial ear thermometers are not accurate until the child is 3. It would be good for your ...
- Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer - it's $50 at Babies R Us and drugstore.com...but I got it from WalMart for $30. It's quick...easy...painless. I love it! My dau...
Weight Loss Nutrition Tips
Asked by L.G. from Boston
on March 21, 2012
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I really want to have more energy (not to mention look a little better in a bathing suit this summer). So I recently started working out and I know nutrition ("diet" i...
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- Eat a good amount of protein within 1/2 hour after a workout. That will help you retain muscle. You will lose inches even before you lose weight and look great in that...
- I dropped all processed carbs and I feel so much more energized. And I'm never hungry. I also just read that sprinkling nutritional yeast adds fiber and protein ...
- You know the more rules you have to follow the more likely you are to give up because it's too hard. Instead of trying to follow a time line of eating figure out what ...
Buying Forclosed House: Getting Stong Smell Out!
Asked by L.P. from Minneapolis
on March 22, 2010
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We just put an offer in on a house that has been forclosed on. It is 9 years old, and the previous owners did not take care of it. They were really messy and the hou...
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- There's stuff you can get to wash the walls with before you paint. I can't remember what it's called, but a home improvement store should carry it. The first place m...
- Have the ducts cleaned it needs to be done every 5 years at least. Putting freezer boxes of baking soda in the cupboards after cleaning them with Mr. Clean or vinegar.
- Like cigarette smoke...Pet smells get everywhere and are really hard to get out. You've already hit the big ones with flooring and paint. Be sure to do a coat of seale...
Need Hurricane Advice :/
Asked by K.C. from Miami
on August 16, 2008
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My husband and I just moved to Davie, FL with our now 8 month old baby girl last December. The one thing that made me think twice about moving here is now about to hap...
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- Dear K., Don't panic. do you live in a house or apartment? Does it have hurricane shutters. Make sure you have a radio w tons of batteries, Alot of water , ever...
- Get some batteries, Flashlights, and candals. You already have water, and there are plenty of options on dry foods if you think about it, bread, Peanut butter, cereal...
- First know that your family will be just fine...I've been here since 1990 and made it through all of them. You obviously have enough water but for the baby it's always...
